tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post2807978851703135678..comments2020-06-06T17:37:26.151-04:00Comments on COLUMBIA SPY: School board doesn't pass budget, citing ELANCO snub - but extends agreementUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-71860489326231845342017-06-21T08:16:20.202-04:002017-06-21T08:16:20.202-04:00Charter schools Deffinitely are not the answer. Th...Charter schools Deffinitely are not the answer. They are run by for profit owners who to often just find ways to make money off this. Look around the country how many of these owners are being investigated for over charges, racketeering etc.<br />The public schools need to be run at the state level by professionals. Not school boards in individual districts who have people with no business running an organization.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-49130743053067740912017-06-21T07:48:28.342-04:002017-06-21T07:48:28.342-04:00Start a Columbia Charter School and let the State ...Start a Columbia Charter School and let the State deal with the existing school. Hire top notch people and expand the charter school to serve other areas of Lancaster County and York County. Become a leader and a role model in the Charter School industry of Central Pennsylvania see: http://www.publiccharters.org/get-the-facts/public-charter-schools/faqs/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-60749598825683994122017-06-19T08:51:46.298-04:002017-06-19T08:51:46.298-04:00The Elanco board knows this Columbia situation is ...The Elanco board knows this Columbia situation is a losing battle. They know any time invested in keeping Columbia a separate school district is a waste of time. Now that they&#39;ve seen the innerworkings of our district ask them if its feasible for Columbia to stay independent. Bet I know what their answer would be. Bet their taxpayers are glad their not in our situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-64562302490085983422017-06-19T08:08:47.984-04:002017-06-19T08:08:47.984-04:00At least Mr. Leader and Ms.Hohenadel are concerned...At least Mr. Leader and Ms.Hohenadel are concerned about the agreement and if Columbia is getting it&#39;s &quot;bang for the buck&quot;Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-8617774738757235072017-06-19T08:04:32.015-04:002017-06-19T08:04:32.015-04:00It has me wondering why there is hardly a meeting ...It has me wondering why there is hardly a meeting when the full board is present.I know times have changed,but I believe if you can not make meetings,why serve. I know illnesses and emergencies occur,and that is excusable,but seems like certain members are hardly present.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-46419583353707777972017-06-19T06:04:56.190-04:002017-06-19T06:04:56.190-04:00Board members sitting at meetings making vague sta...Board members sitting at meetings making vague statements like: <br />I think the shared services agreement is going very well. <br />Do not count as an evaluation.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-56738944103017655472017-06-19T05:38:41.802-04:002017-06-19T05:38:41.802-04:00Absolutely, residents should make every effort to ...Absolutely, residents should make every effort to attend meetings, but they still won&#39;t know what&#39;s going on. How can they when some of the board members don&#39;t even know. <br /><br />I have not seen any formal review or evaluation, in print, of how this first shared services year has turned out.<br /><br />What we do know is that in order to help residents swallow the shared services agreement we were clearly told there would be grant money coming, but now we know that is not going to happen.<br /><br />Another fact we now know is that ELANCO&#39;S board president does not even care to acknowledge Columbia&#39;s board members.<br /><br />We also know that this was supposedly done as a cost saving measure, yet our taxes are being increased.<br /><br />Yes, do come to the meetings and wade through the bull#&amp;!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-43564949880265229842017-06-18T23:17:13.535-04:002017-06-18T23:17:13.535-04:00If all of you are so concerned about this get to t...If all of you are so concerned about this get to the meetings and educate yourself. Otherwise shut up. You have no clue as to all of which is involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-49543894075672638182017-06-18T21:07:07.886-04:002017-06-18T21:07:07.886-04:00A message to Mr.Ford, agreement or not, we may as ...A message to Mr.Ford, agreement or not, we may as well put the &quot;for sale&quot; sign up now.The home owners are fed up with the high taxes. The board is trying to save money,but it is a losing battle. <br /> Why is ELANCO dragging their feet? I think our board and residents deserve an answer or withhold a payment.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-27398803139719766042017-06-18T20:10:21.648-04:002017-06-18T20:10:21.648-04:00Leader for mayor! Leader for mayor! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-52773091840108745982017-06-18T19:32:37.659-04:002017-06-18T19:32:37.659-04:00At Thursday&#39;s meeting.At Thursday&#39;s meeting. Joe Lintnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916747867870154404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-54108104306797633222017-06-18T18:49:57.555-04:002017-06-18T18:49:57.555-04:00Mr. Leader is the hope for the taxpayers future he...Mr. Leader is the hope for the taxpayers future here. Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-5064279437972683002017-06-18T17:11:16.566-04:002017-06-18T17:11:16.566-04:00Time to end this agreement now not later we did no...Time to end this agreement now not later we did not save any money this school year it is not working time the state steps in and does something not fair to are kids or are teachers we need to merge now we sure do look foolish Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-58593967650715875042017-06-18T16:53:57.798-04:002017-06-18T16:53:57.798-04:00When did the voting for the extension take place?When did the voting for the extension take place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146091995480420252.post-59678973276735220282017-06-18T15:57:44.023-04:002017-06-18T15:57:44.023-04:00Thank you Chop Leader for voting against an extens...Thank you Chop Leader for voting against an extension.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com